English–Chinese
“chronic” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmàn xìng
Example
这种慢性病需要长期管理。zhè zhǒng màn xìng bìng xū yào cháng qī guán lǐ
This chronic illness requires long-term management.
How to say “chronic” in Chinese
“Chronic” in Chinese is 慢性 (màn xìng).
A long-running thread in the body or a situation, slow to begin and liable to reappear.
Example sentences with 慢性
长期吸烟可能导致慢性咳嗽。cháng qī xī yān kě néng dǎo zhì màn xìng ké sòu
Long-term smoking may cause a chronic cough.
Tips for using 慢性
- In everyday Chinese, 慢性 (mànxìng, "long-lasting") normally stands before a health condition, illness, or symptom, while the noun after it identifies what requires long-term care.